Cubavera Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a Fashion Show and Contest of a Lifetime
September 15 2011 - 6:58PM
Business Wire
Cubavera, Miami’s own Latin-inspired fashion brand, will
kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month along with Ocean Drive magazine
and Miami International University of Art and Design with a fashion
show and contest that will offer students the chance of a
lifetime.
Cubavera Fall 2011. (Photo: Business
Wire)
In association with Ocean Drive magazine’s Fall 2011 Fashion
Event Series, Cubavera will host a RSVP-only runway show on
September 22, 2011 from 8:30 to 11:30 PM at a trendy venue located
in the heart of the MiMo District. The live fashion presentation
will feature the latest Cubavera looks completed with accessories
provided by Macy’s. The televised event will also be streamed live
on www.Cubavera.com and www.Facebook.com/Cubavera and will feature
live music by AXIS, Dewar’s signature cocktails, complimentary
coffee and special attendee gifts.
As part of the Hispanic Heritage celebration, a select number of
Miami International University of Art and Design students will vie
for the chance to showcase their submission at the show and
possibly take home the grand prize of $1000 and an exclusive paid
internship at Perry Ellis International’s headquarters. Each
contestant will design a piece inspired by the traditional
Guayabera. Entries will be exhibited at the University Gallery
before a panel of industry judges. The grand prize winner will be
announced during the fashion show on 9/22 by celebrity guest Maria
Celeste Arraras, host of Al Rojo Vivo on Telemundo. Complete
contest details and Official Rules are available at
www.Facebook.com/Cubavera.
Event sponsors include: Ocean Drive magazine, Dewar’s, Bacardi,
Macy’s, The Collection, Anton Acero Beauty Studio, Moroccanoil and
Smartwater. For more information, visit: www.Cubavera.com. Cubavera
is a division of Perry Ellis International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PERY).
About Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer,
distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and
women's apparel, accessories and fragrances, as well as select
children's apparel. The Company's collection of dress and casual
shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and
shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's
swimwear is available through all major levels of retail
distribution. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries,
owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized
brands, including: Perry Ellis(R), Jantzen(R), Laundry by Shelli
Segal(R), C&C California(R), Rafaella(R), Cubavera(R),
Centro(R), Solero(R), Munsingwear(R), Savane(R), Original
Penguin(R) by Munsingwear(R), Grand Slam(R), Natural Issue(R), Pro
Player(R), the Havanera Co.(R), Axis(R), Tricots St. Raphael(R),
Gotcha(R), Girl Star(R), MCD(R), John Henry(R), Mondo di Marco(R),
Redsand(R), Manhattan(R), Axist(R), Farah(R), Anchor Blue(R) and
Miller's Outpost(R). The Company enhances its roster of brands by
licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Pierre
Cardin(R) for men's sportswear, Nike(R) and Jag(R) for swimwear,
and Callaway(R), TOP-FLITE(R), PGA TOUR(R) and Champions Tour(R)
for golf apparel. Additional information on the Company is
available at http://www.pery.com.
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